24.06.20
Little Men in Red Hats: The Story of Garden Gnomes
A light-hearted look at the history of the garden gnome by garden historian Dr David Marsh.... continue
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23.06.20
Little Men in Red Hats: The Story of Garden Gnomes
A light-hearted look at the history of the garden gnome by garden historian Dr David Marsh.... continue
06.06.20
AGM and Visit to Ham Court, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2HG
11am to 2pm. Talk and tour of the site with Matthew Rice, author and artist. Ham Court was once the gate house of a major 14th-century castle. Emma Bridgewater and Matthew Rice have transformed the site, re-instating the moat, creating a productive kitchen garden and woodland walk. £15 members, £20 guests inc lunch. AGM 10-11am (members...
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29.05.20
Women and Gardens: Study Weekend at Rewley House, Oxford – Cancelled
Unfortunately, Rewley House have had to cancel this event due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Full details on the click through or contact Rewley House by email, or phone: + 44 (0) 1865 270 380.... continue
15.05.20
Gardens and Gardeners of the Ancient World
Oxfordshire Gardens Trust Lecture by Linda Farrar, a freelance researcher, lecturer and author of Ancient Roman Gardens. Venue: Kellogg College, 60-62 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PN; Doors open 6.30pm, for lecture at 7pm. Book ahead or pay at the door: £5 (members) £8 (guests and non-members)
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14.05.20
Gardens and Landscapes in the Novels of Jane Austen
A Study Day at Godinton House in Kent, combining Garden History with Literature. We will look at the contemporary trends and fashions in garden design and landscape tourism in Jane Austen’s time, and consider how she uses these in her work to develop and enrich her characters and plots. 10am-3pm. £40, including garden entrance.
09.05.20
Visit to the private park and gardens surrounding Faringdon House SN7 8AE
10.45 assemble, 11-1pm. Led by Sarah Couch, Historic Landscape Consultant. We shall see evidence of the early origins of the site, overlain with landscape features from the 18th to 20th centuries including those from the time of Lord Berners and ‘Mad-Boy’ Robert Herber-Percy. No photography. Priority booking to OGT members (£10); £15...
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29.04.20
The Gardens Trust Private visit: Hagley Park, Hagley, Worcestershire.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to see the restoration works in progress at Hagley Park which have enabled long lost views to be opened up once again to allow the 21st century visitor to... continue